{"product_id":"akai-professional-lpd8-mkii-usb-midi-pad-controller","title":"Akai Professional LPD8 MKII USB MIDI Pad Controller","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAkai Professional LPD8 MK2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a USB MIDI controller featuring \u003cstrong\u003e8 rotary potentiometers\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e8 velocity-sensitive pads\u003c\/strong\u003e that transmit MIDI note messages useful for playing virtual instruments, plugins, and DAW software, Control Change messages, or Program Change messages. The MPC-style pads, perfect for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efinger drumming\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, are RGB backlit.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe frameborder=\"0\" height=\"543\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Jz1_wLBj0vw\" title=\"The LPD8 Laptop Pad Controller | Akai Professional\" width=\"966\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAkai Pro LPD8 Mk2 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis a class-compliant USB MIDI controller, universally compatible with all operating systems; it requires no driver installation. This also makes it compatible with all latest-generation electronic musical instruments equipped with a USB type A port that support external MIDI controllers: from the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.algameko.com\/it\/campionatori-sample-player\/akai-professional\/force\"\u003eForce\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eto the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.algameko.com\/it\/productsFT.php?str=mpc\u0026amp;brand=Akai+Professional\u0026amp;o=1\u0026amp;f=1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMPC\u003c\/strong\u003e series by Akai Professional\u003c\/a\u003e, from the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.algameko.com\/it\/productsFT.php?str=nautilus\"\u003eNautilus\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eto Korg's \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.algameko.com\/it\/drum-machine\/korg\/drumlogue\"\u003edrumlogue\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, etc. With compact dimensions (306x81x34mm) and extremely light, weighing only 390 grams, the \u003cstrong\u003eLPD8 MKII \u003c\/strong\u003eis powered directly by the computer via USB.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith the same velocity-sensitive and backlit (RGB) pads as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAkai Professional MPC X, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAkai Professional LPD8 Mk2 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eallows you to physically control any sound or function of your favorite music software: from triggering clips in Ableton Live to playing audio samples (sounds or effects) of any software sampler, from live finger drumming performances to studio music production, from controlling functions and effects in DJ and VJ software to changing sounds in all virtual instruments that support MIDI Program Change. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e8 rotary potentiometers\u003c\/strong\u003e with a 270° range will help you with physical parameter control and recording automations within your music software. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 Programs directly in AKAI PRO LPD8 MKII*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA software editor downloadable from the AKAI Professional website allows you to configure additional functions, such as note messages, Control Change, and Program Change transmittable by individual pads, and Control Change on rotary potentiometers. In addition, you can assign a color of your choice to each individual pad thanks to the RGB backlight control. Once you have created your preset settings in the editor, you can transfer them directly to your \u003cstrong\u003eLPD8MKII\u003c\/strong\u003e USB MIDI pad controller to recall them at any time. There are a total of 4 Program memories (preset settings) that can be saved and recalled directly in this pad controller. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMPC Beats Music Production Software*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy purchasing an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAkai Pro LPD8 MKII\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e USB MIDI pad controller, you can download the free DAW software \u003cstrong\u003eMPC Beats\u003c\/strong\u003e, which comes with a rich array of sounds, plugins, and drum audio samples. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAkai Professional LPD8 MK2 Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cspan\u003eClass-Compliant USB MIDI Controller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cspan\u003e8 velocity-sensitive pads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cspan\u003eRGB backlighting on pads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cspan\u003eProgram Change and Control Change modes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cspan\u003e8 rotary potentiometers 270° \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cspan\u003e4 internal preset memories \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cspan\u003eUSB Type B connector\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDirect power from computer\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSoftware editor for Program creation*\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMPC Beats Software*\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cspan\u003eDimensions and weight: 306x81x34mm; 390 grams\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003e*To get the software included with Akai \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLPD8\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e MKII:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreate an account and register the instrument on the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.akaipro.com\/customer\/account\/login\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003eAkaiPro.com website (click here\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNB\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe software applications are included for free for promotional purposes and may vary over time without notice. Algam EKO is solely responsible for the hardware instrument and cannot provide technical or commercial assistance for the free software provided or third-party software used with the product.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor software support, consult the manual or online help for the software you are using.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNB\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cem\u003eThe use of authorization codes, i.e., the download and activation of the freely provided software, voids the right of withdrawal.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIMPORTANT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAKAI Professional \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLPD8 MKII\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a controller that generates and sends MIDI messages via USB, useful for controlling software, applications, or musical hardware compatible with the universal MIDI standard. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt does not have internal sounds and works exclusively by sending control messages that will be translated into sound by your music software, which will then output through your audio interface. 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